Ship's Navigation Officer

This unit group is for ship's captain an other deck officers: Deck officers operate ships or self-propelled vessels to transport passengers and cargo on oceans and coastal and inland waters, and supervise and co-ordinate the activities of deck crews.

Work type:

Full-Time

Most likely to work in:

Halifax, South Shore, Cape Breton

Most employees have:

Trades certificate or diploma

Certification:

Transport Canada - Certificate of Competency for Watchkeeping Mate

What you do

Ship's Navigation Officers are responsible for the safety of the ship, your crew and any other person on board the vessel. They may plan and execute safe passage using navigational aids and determine the geographical position ships using navigational instruments, maps, and charts. They may also direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo; and record on the ship's log the vessel's progress, crew's activities, and weather and sea conditions.

A Ship's Navigation Officer performs some or all of the following duties:

Command and operate ships or other self-propelled vessels, such as barges or oil rigs, to transport passengers and cargo;

Plan and execute safe navigational passage using navigational aids;

Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts; and ￼￼￼